Help Us Save The Great South Bay
For future generations
It’s our bay, our heritage — and our legacy. We grew up clamming it, sailing it, swimming in it. Now our bay is sick, and we must heal it, for today and for future generations!
Save The Great South Bay is a local 501(c)3 non-profit that actively works to restore the bay, and with that, strengthen our South Shore communities.
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About Our Organization
defending our creeks
Our Creek Defenders help the 50 creeks flowing into the Great South Bay move freely by removing debris and monitoring invasive species.
restoring oyster habitat
Oysters eat murky water for lunch. The Great South Bay Oyster Project restores oysters and their natural filtration capabilities to the Bay.
Planting bay friendly
We are restoring habitat for local wildlife by putting back what was here long before we were through the Bay Friendly Yards program.
education and advocacy
We connect with the many stakeholders to spread the message that the Bay is but a symptom, it is the mainland which is sick.
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February 2026 Champion of the Bay
We are proud to recognize the Snapper Inn as our February 2026 Champion of the Bay.
Through their Winterfest celebration last January, Snapper Inn generously named us the beneficiary, raising $6,850 to support programs that restore and protect our Bay. They also opened their waterfront property to host our Oakdale Oyster Garden, helping restoration happen right where it matters most.
A true South Shore landmark, Snapper Inn has been family-run since 1929, serving local seafood on the shores of the Great South Bay. For generations, boaters and Bay lovers alike have considered this place home.
What truly sets Snapper Inn apart is their commitment to giving back to the Bay that has supported their success for nearly a century
We Have the Power to Impact Our Future, and We’re Doing Something About It
It’s our bay, our heritage — and our legacy. We grew up clamming it, sailing it, swimming in it. Now our bay is sick, and we must heal it, for today and for the future!
Save The Great South Bay is a local 501(c)3 non-profit that advocates for and implements real solutions that will help restore the bay, and with that, strengthen our South Shore communities.
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New York Takes a Historic Step to Protect Horseshoe Crabs
Last week, New York State took a major step forward in marine conservation when Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Horseshoe Crab Protection Act into law. The legislation establishes a three-year transition period that will phase out the harvesting of horseshoe crabs...
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Great South Bay Oyster Project Presentation at West Islip High School
Protecting the Great South Bay starts with education—and this visit was a powerful reminder of why that matters. Thank you to West Islip High School and science teacher Brian Haldenwang for welcoming Andy and Ava from the Great South Bay Oyster Project into your...
Islanders Launch Protect Our Shores to Support Local Waters
Long Island’s identity is deeply connected to the water—and a new initiative is helping protect it. The New York Islanders have launched Protect Our Shores, a sustainability platform dedicated to restoring local waterways, shorelines, and marine ecosystems across...
Reflecting on “State of the Bays” with Dr. Christopher Gobler
A Powerful Morning of Science, Solutions, and Community at The View in Oakdale Last week, Save The Great South Bay had the honor of hosting Dr. Christopher Gobler at The View in Oakdale for an inspiring and eye-opening morning focused on the health of Long Island’s...
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